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Roger Ailes: The man who paved the way for Donald Trump
Using the Fox News channel he created with Rupert Murdoch, Ailes played a singular role in changing the political media landscape. Attuned to the anxieties of white America, he influenced conservative politics, amplified messages and picked winners.